The Autodromo Stradale is a thing of beauty

Burgundy and black, please.

I have a hard time with big, gaudy watches. Maybe it's the flash or the clunkiness. There's just no grace in them. Not so with Autodromo's goodies. The Stradale takes its inspiration from the lithe Italian sports cars that defined mechanical perfection in the '50s and '60s. There's a 24-jewel automatic movement below the simple face, and an exhibition back shows of the otherwise hidden mechanicals.

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You can grab yours in one of three liveries, but the burgundy leather strap and black face ticks all the right boxes for me. Now to find a 275 GTS to go along with it. Head over to Autodromo site for a closer look.

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